Hydroponics/Organics - Whats the difference?
Is Hydroponics the same thing as Organics?
No, not really, but hydroponics is often mistakenly thought of as being organic. Organics is a method of growing plants, most commonly, vegetables, by using materials that have not been processed' (chemically or otherwise) and changed from their natural state, whereas hydroponic produce is usually grown using solutions of chemicals and minerals in order to provide the plants with the nutrients they need to grow. Just like many growers who use traditional growing methods, hydroponic growers often use pesticides of some sort to keep the plants free from bugs and diseases.
There is an area of hydroponics incorrectly referred to as organic hydroponics. When people refer to this growing method, it is not the type of system, but rather the type of nutrients and pest control within the hydroponics system that is being referred to.
In some cases, it is possible for the hydroponic grower to meet the standards that organics demand by using a special mix of nutrients and natural pesticides. When hydroponic produce has been grown in this manner, the label on the product packaging will show the word organic' which is usually white and usually on a green background, although nowadays, this varies and can be any colour.
Hydroponics fertilizer is very different to that used by the organic method both in its composition and in the way it delivers the nutrients to the plant. Organic fertilizers rely upon the bacteria and microbes around the base of the plant to break down the material to its basic elements in order for the plant to use.
The main difference between hydroponic and organic fertilizer is that hydroponics fertilizers contain (or should do) the right amount all of the essential micro-nutrients required by the plant. In an organic system, the plant roots are expected to find these shortfalls themselves from the soil.
When natural pesticides are being used in an hydroponics setup, such as Phyto Mites (Phytoselulus persimilis), as a rule, less are used because of the nature of hydroponics, i.e. The growing medium; no soil based bugs to start with gives a head start and allows an almost brazen attitude that as there are no bugs to start with, little else is required.
Incidentally, natural pesticides do not just include using good bugs to kill bad ones. There are lots of different natural methods including; crushing a few aphids near the growing areas, or a known aphid infestation. Crushed aphids release a chemical at the point of death which signals to the remaining ones to leave, quickly.
Bugs which hide on the underside of leaves can be confused by positioning a mirror, or plate of reflective metal at the base of the plant. This reflects the light up to the underneath of the plant leaves disorientating the bugs. It also helps the plant by giving light to otherwise sheltered areas.
Calcium and charcoal dust or powdered bone meal also works great on most aphids. Soap spray is another common natural pesticide, as is using garlic oil sprays. If I ever encounter an aphid infestation, I most often use dust of diatomaceous earth. It works a treat. Care is needed not to inhale this dust!
There are also many versions of using fruit rinds, or tea' which is said to have repelling qualities however; I have never had any luck using any of them, and if we are talking about Earl Grey, I would rather drink it than throw it on my plants!
George.
Hydroponics/Organics - Whats the difference?
By: George Pattenson
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